Gift Books - Curtis Memorial Library

Ayuh, Books from Maine
Fun to Pore Over
Grandma Drove the Lobsterboat
by Katie Clark
Once again, Grandma saves the day in this
lively sequel to Grandma Drove the Snow
Plow by Brunswick author Clark. Ages 4-7
Kate and Nate are Running Late
by Kate Egan
The characters in this picture book were
inspired by the Brunswick author’s own
family—an amusing and relatable slice-oflife tale. Ages 4-7
Lost Trail
by Donn Fendler
The classic story of survival in Maine’s
wilderness told in graphic format. How
will he survive nine days alone on Mount
Katahdin? Ages 9-12
Dahlov Ipcar’s Maine Alphabet
by Dahlov Ipcar
Board book featuring Maine wildlife and
coastal scenes. Preschool
Amazon! You Decide How to Survive (A
Worse Case Scenario Ultimate Adventure)
by David Borgenicht and Hena Khan
Choose your own adventure and watch
out – there are lots of options, but only
one path leads to success! Other titles in
the series are: Everest, Mars, and Deadly
Seas. Ages 9-12
DK Amazing Giant Dinosaurs with
Fabulous Fold-out Flaps
Pages open to reveal detailed dinos in
their natural settings. Ages 5-9
DK Optical Illusions
A colorful collection of more than 50 mind
-bending illusions. Ages 7-13
Explorer: The Mystery Boxes edited by
Kazu Kibuishi
Careful opening that box! An anthology of
graphic works by poplar artists. Ages 9-12
Curtis Memorial Library
23 Pleasant St.
Brunswick, ME 04011
207-725-5242
www.curtislibrary.com
Seasonal Picture Books
For Beginning Readers
Popular New Series
Let’s Go for a Drive!
by Mo Willems
Newest in the silly An Elephant
and Piggie Book series; perfect
for repeated readings.
Stickman Odyssey: An Epic Doodle
by Christopher Ford
In this twist on the Odyssey,
Zozimos begins the quest to
reclaim his throne. Book 2: The
Wrath of Zozimos. (graphic
novel) Ages 9-12
How Do Dinosaurs Say Happy Chanukah? Weird Sea Creatures by Laura
By Jane Yolen
Marsh, or others in the National GeoAnother fun addition to the popular
graphic Readers series
picture-book series. How Do Dinosaurs
5 levels of nonfiction readers
Say Merry Christmas? Is also available.
cover popular topics including
Rocks and Minerals, Lizards,
Santa from Cincinnati by Judi Barrett,
and Planets, and make science
pictures by Kevin Hawkes
accessible to young readers.
Very funny account of Santa’s early life
with comical illustrations by Maine
Favorite Characters in New Books
illustrator Hawkes. Fun for adults, too!
Llama Llama Time to Share
Who Built the Stable? A Nativity Poem by by Anna Dewdney
Ashley Bryan
Llama drama young
A carpenter’s son builds a stable and
children can relate to.
welcomes the travelers. Lush, vibrant
Ages 3-6
watercolors in the Maine author/
Nancy Clancy Super Sleuth
illustrator’s signature style.
by Jane O’Connor
Starring Fancy Nancy in her very
first chapter book. Ages 7-10
Oldies but Goodies
Beyond the Pawpaw Trees
by Palmer Brown
Anna Lavinia’s imaginative adventures
beyond her garden gate. Ages 6-10
Beatrix Potter: The Complete Tales
by Beatrix Potter
Peter Rabbit, Two Bad Mice, Mrs. TiggyWinkle, and all the rest together in a big
storybook. Ages 4-8
The Hobbit
by J. R. R. Tolkien
With part one of The Hobbit in theaters,
it’s a great time to share this classic.
Captain Underpants: The Terrifying
Return of Tippy Tinkletrousers:
The 9th Epic Novel by Dav Pilkey
Captain Underpants is back
with laughs and adventure.
Ages 7-10
Max and Ruby’s Treasure Hunt
By Rosemary Wells
Grandma arranges a rainyday treasure hunt,
complete with clues stuffed
in real envelopes. Ages 3-6
For Animal Lovers
National Geographic Animal
Encyclopedia: 2,500 Animals with Photos,
Maps, and More! by Lucy Spelman
Zita the Space Girl: Far From Home
Spectacular photographs and basic
by Ben Hatke
information bring the animal world to life.
Zapped into another world, Zita
Ages 6-14
battles to find her way back
home. Book 2: Legends of Zita
National Geographic Book of Animal
the Space Girl. (graphic novel)
Poetry: 200 Poems with Photographs that
Ages 8-12
Squeak, Soar, and Roar! compiled by J.
Patrick Lewis
“Who Could That Be at This Hour?”
Old and new poems paired with stunning
by Lemony Snicket
photos. Ages 4-9
Fans of A Series of Unfortunate
Events will be happy to get their Bramble and Maggie by Jessie Haas
hands on this first in a new seBramble the horse is bored and feisty—
ries by Lemony Snicket – well,
will she ever meet the perfect girl to ride
perhaps not happy, but compelled… Ages her? Ages 5-8
9-12
Chi’s Sweet Home by Kanata Konami
Adventures of Nanny Piggins
The perfect series for a cat-loving manga
fan. Ages 9-12
by R. A. Spratt
Move over, Mary Poppins, here Kitty and Dino by Sara Richard
comes Nanny Piggins. And yes,
Romp with kitty and the mysterious
she is a pig. Book 2: Nanny
hatchling though through this comic-style
Piggins and the Wicked Plan.
picture book. Ages 4-8
Ages 8-12
One Dog and His Boy by Eva Ibbotson
Books of Beginning: The Emerald Atlas
Hal battles obtuse adults and other
by John Stephens
obstacles to find, and keep, a dog of his
Three siblings discover an enown. Ages 8-12
chanted atlas that transports
them back in time. Book 2: The
Fire Chronicle. Ages 9-12
Ashtown Burials: The Dragon’s Tooth by
N.D. Wilson
A hidden destiny, a magic talisman, and more action than a box
of pop rocks. The action continues in The Drowned Vault. Ages 9-12